The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and CNN Newsroom Anchor Heidi Collins invite you to the South Florida Gluten-Free Cooking Spree. The Gluten-Free Cooking Spree
is an event that joins together the medical and lifestyle aspects of
celiac disease to educate both doctors and chefs about celiac disease
and the gluten-free diet.

Here's how it works:

Top chefs and medical professionals will be put on to teams of three.
Each team will have one chef, one doctor and one medical support
professional. Together, the teams will work to create the best
gluten-free meal.

Attendees will sample the food cooked by the chefs and enjoy a
large assortment of other gluten-free food options. Come hungry! All
attendees will take home a fabulous goodie bag filled with treats from
a variety of gluten-free vendors.

When & Where

South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Road
Delray Beach,
FL 33446

Friday, November 7, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EST)

Organizer

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

Through empowerment, education, advocacy and advancing research, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness drives diagnoses of celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders and improves the quality of life for those on a lifelong gluten-free diet.

We believe in a patient-centered healthcare model that is grounded in science, promotes collaboration and supports a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.

Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Left untreated, people with celiac disease can develop further complications such as other autoimmune diseases, infertility, thyroid disease and some forms of cancer. An estimated 1% of the population has celiac disease, but 83% of those who have it are still undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.

The only known treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet.